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Hankuk Carbon, Dymag partner to mass manufacture carbon composite wheels for automotive

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Hankuk Carbon Co Ltd, a manufacturer of advanced composite materials, has formed a strategic joint-partnership with Dymag, a manufacturer of carbon composite wheels, to enable the mass production of high-performance carbon composite wheels for the world’s leading automotive OEMs.

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SGL Group and Samsung establish joint venture for carbon composite materials

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SGL Group and Samsung established a strategic partnership for carbon fiber composite materials with the foundation of a marketing & sales joint venture. The primary objective of the cooperation is to develop new industrial and electronic applications with carbon composite materials for Samsung and the Korean market.

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Saudi Aramco signs 12 agreements with South Korean partners worth billions of dollars

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Saudi Aramco and its affiliates signed 12 agreements with major South Korean companies to reinforce relationships with South Korea, expand international operations, and support the region’s energy security with the expansion of Arabian crude oil supply to Asian markets. Earlier post.). GS Holdings.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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Opel also estimates it will reduce the average carbon tailpipe emissions from its fleet by 27% by 2020. GM’s energy management and renewable energy programs have helped reduce carbon intensity of manufacturing by 5.3% Carbon intensity per vehicle in 2012 was 0.88 Earlier post.). MWh per vehicle, down from 2.47 MWh/vehicle.

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Teijin commercializing new high-performance Li-ion separators with flourine-based coating; output improved up to 20%

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To support full-scale commercialization, Teijin has established a separator manufacturing company in Asan, South Korea called Teijin CNF Korea Co., Teijin also established a wholly owned subsidiary called Teijin Electronics Korea Co., Both technologies enable more efficient production. to sell both separators.

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Roland Berger: China is the frontrunner in e-mobility subsidies; sales of xEVs double in Q1

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The index, prepared by Roland Berger and fka experts, compares the relative competitive standings of the top seven automotive nations (Germany, France, Italy, the USA, Japan, China and South Korea) in the electromobility segment. The outcome is based on analysis of three indicators: technology, industry and market.

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SAE World Congress panel highlights progress on H2 infrastructure and fuel cell vehicle commercialization

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South Korea will have 11 stations this year, with ~100 in 2020. In addition, they plan to use carbon capture for their reformation of natural gas to hydrogen. The UK and Scandinavian countries are starting deployment this year, assisted by substantial tax benefits in Scandinavia. Concentration of force—i.e.,

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